Taghreed Najjar, illustrated by Maya Fidawi
Aloush's much older big brother Ramez used to pay much more attention to him. From taking Aloush places and helping him with his school work, to being much to busy with...his new fiancee. I love how this narrative of an extended family with two siblings who are over a decade apart, shows a less visible in picture books type of family. An added bonus, as this sweet and relatable problem and the interesting and detailed illustrations present a great story. I appreciate the interesting and diverse culturally details that unravel in such a delicate manner, adding to the readers understanding of the experience. Grandmother making tabbouleh and hummus, and the jaha with the men, to ask Deema's family for her hand in marriage. Aloush comes in with several strategies to sabotage any threat to his family. In the end Aloush can't help but warm up to the kindness and interest in him that Deema exhibits, resulting in another person in his life who loves him...and he loves back.

My Brother and Me by Taghreed Najjar, illustrated by Maya Fidawi was a sweet little book aimed at children, with great Illustrations throughout.
My nephew loved this book..........

Big Thank you to Netgalley, Taghreed Najjar, and Chouette Publishing, for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is a lovely little heartfelt sibling/peer relationship book.

I have three brothers and I’m the only girl.

There is 10 years between my eldest brother and myself, 7 years between my middle brother and myself. My little brother is 7 years younger than me.

The age gaps became apparent as my eldest two brothers got older and stopped taking me everywhere with them.

This is what happens in this book.

Ramez Is Aloush big brother, there are quite a few years between them but they’ve always had a great relationship and still does but now that his older brother has a fiancé it’s a natural progression he spends more time with her.

There’s a good moral and learning process within this story, a very enjoyable read.

I loved that this came through a different culture too.

This is actually a rather cute story about a little brother who feels like he's getting pushed aside by his brother's new fiancee.

Ramez is a lot older than Aloush, so of course Aloush thinks he's pretty cool. The brothers spend quite a bit of time together, and Ramez lets Aloush tag along when he plays basketball or watches sports. But then Ramez starts to become more distant, and Aloush can't seem to get his attention anymore. Why? Because Ramez is engaged to a woman named Deema.

Frustrated, Aloush embarks on a plan to drive Deema away. But everything he tries backfires with the kind and patient Deema, who seems to understand what the kid is trying to do. Eventually, Aloush realizes she's not so bad, and Ramez even ends up with a sort of a rival for Deema's affections!

The names, food, and traditions make it clear that this isn't a Western picture book. (The author lives in Jordan, so that's where I'm assuming this story takes place.) It's nice to see some different cultures represented in children's books; I'm glad a Canadian publisher decided to publish this English translation so that more kids can enjoy this simple but sweet little picture book.

A pretty good read about getting to know someone before you decide you don't like them for something that's not even their fault.

Aloush and his much older, big brother, Ramez, have a very special relationship. Ramez has taught Aloush to play basketball, and on the weekends he takes him, and sometimes even his buddy, to the movies and buys them snacks.

But lately Ramez is acting differently. He is a little distant and wants his privacy. Aloush learns that his big brother has become engaged and will soon marry. We get to follow along as Aloush processes this information and comes to terms with it.

This is a sweet book with a great message.

Thank you to Taghreed Najjar, Chouette Publishing, and NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

"My Brother and Me" by Taghreed Najjar was a beautifully illustrated children's book with a fun, playful tone. It was a good book for kids when there is someone new introduced into their lives that may make them feel jealous of your time or maybe they feel afraid that they won't be as important to you if someone new is now around.

The author provides real-world circumstances that any younger child might encounter as his older brother grows up, becomes interested in a new love interest and his time with his brother slowly declines. While the interaction becomes difficult between the brothers at times, the interactions feel real and true to life.

I feel like the key to the story is how the author captures the feelings the younger child might be having and then helping to address those directly. It was a fun read with a great message that I can share with my own kids too.

I received this eBook free of charge from Chouette Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. I did not receive any fiscal compensation from either company for this review and the opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I thought this was a lovely story about the importance of family, and i thought the main character was adorable. The illustrations were so cute as well and well written.

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
What a sweet storybook about a boy who has a close relationship with his brother and what occurs when his brother becomes engaged. Great for kids with older siblings. A definitive buy!

A beautiful little story, well written and stunning illustrations, about a little boy Aloush learning to cope with change, his brother growing up and how someone getting married doesn’t mean you lose a member of your family but you gain another one. A wonderful story to help children learn about change and how to see the benefits. Lovely story.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion